American Farm Bureau

American Farm Bureau Comments on US Supreme Court’s Decision on Tariffs

Dan Agri-Business, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Export/Import, Tariff

With the Supreme Court’s decision striking down the tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration in 2025, The American Farm Bureau Federation is reacting to this news.  American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, “America’s farmers understand the president’s efforts to use tariffs to create a more level playing field for U.S. goods, U.S. workers and the U.S. economy. Unfortunately, …

Markets

Uncertainty Impacting the Markets

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Tariff

Markets don’t perform well, dealing with uncertainty, and there’s plenty of it at midweek. Wall Street CME Group in Chicago facing uncertainty from multiple fronts. Usually it’s maybe one major world event or perhaps a domestic issue here, but as we head to March, markets dealing with tariff uncertainty, ongoing and escalating tensions with Iran, weather in the Northeast, and a never-ending AI fears. That VIX or fear index, …

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India Trade Deal with US

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

U.S.-India Trade Deal Expected to Boost Markets and Agricultural Exports President Trump and India’s Prime Minister reached a new trade agreement this week that is expected to provide support for financial markets, including Wall Street and the CME Group in Chicago. The agreement represents a significant shift in trade relations between the two countries and could have far-reaching impacts on …

guatemala

USTR Announces Reciprocal Agreement With Guatemala

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

U.S. and Guatemala Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement Strengthening Agricultural Market Access The Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced the signing of a new Reciprocal Trade Agreement between the United States and Guatemala, marking another step in strengthening economic ties across the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined Guatemala’s Minister of Economy, Adriahna Gabriela Garcia, to …

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China Export Tariffs Suspended For Peanuts

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Tariff

China Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs, Giving U.S. Peanut Farmers a Boost Peanut farmers across the United States are watching global markets closely as peanuts come in from the fields and head into warehouses for shelling. This year’s crop arrives during a period of shifting international trade dynamics—changes that could bring some welcome relief for growers. One of the most important players …

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China Retaliatory Tariffs and Crop Reports Delayed

Dan Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

Analysts Question Lack of Clarity on U.S.–China Trade Deal as USDA Delays Crop Report While officials in Washington confirm that a U.S.–China trade deal is in place, analysts from the Bottom Line Report say the situation remains uncertain—largely because Beijing has yet to release any official statements confirming or clarifying the agreement. “Everyone agrees we have a trade deal with …

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Update on US China Trade Talks

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

U.S.-China Trade Relations Reach New Low Over Rare Minerals, Tariffs Tensions between the United States and China escalated late last week, and markets—including Wall Street and the CME Group—continue to respond with volatility and concern. “U.S. and Chinese trade relations began to sour late last week, Wall Street and the CME Group continue to react even today.” What many hoped …

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New 100 Percent Tariff on China by November?

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Soybeans, Tariff, Trade

Trump Responds to China’s Mineral Export Curbs With Tariff Threats Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating once again, this time over critical mineral exports. The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the United States, sparking an immediate and forceful response from the White House. “President Donald Trump threatened to up the ante …

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Trade Agreement Talks Between US China Progressing

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

Trump-Xi Call Unlikely to Move Trade Talks, But TikTok Agreement Signals Possibility A much-anticipated phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for tomorrow, but expectations for a breakthrough on trade are low. While the discussion is unlikely to alter the course of U.S.-China trade relations, some analysts believe any diplomatic engagement is a positive …

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National Pork Producers Share Optimism in US EU Trade Framework

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork, Tariff, Trade

National Pork Producers Council Optimistic About US-EU Trade Agreement Framework The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has expressed optimism regarding the recently released trade agreement framework between the United States and the European Union. The framework includes targeted efforts to address longstanding trade imbalances that have impacted the pork industry for decades. National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler shared …